Clinical signs of snakebite in horses can vary widely but generally include pain, swelling at the bite site, one or more puncture wounds, and sometimes sloughing of tissues near the bite site. Some bite wounds might not be readily apparent. How do horses react to snakes? Are horses afraid of Read more…
The effects of smoke on horses are similar to effects on humans: irritation of the eyes and respiratory tract, aggravation of conditions like heaves (recurrent airway obstruction), and reduced lung function. How do horses react to fire? Horses react to fear either by fleeing or by remaining stubbornly where they Read more…
The bite is painful, so treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications like flunixin meglumine (Banamine or generic versions) can also help the animal. “Monitor the infection. Some cases may require surgical removal of necrotic tissue, or draining and treating an abscess that forms,” he said. Can a horse survive snake bite? Read more…
Happy horses will have their ears forward and alert, engaged in their surroundings and moving towards where they are listening. Unhappy horses may have their ears pinned back or softly drooping. What does a horse do when excited? The same goes for horses. When they feel happy, you will see Read more…
3. Horses have lightning fast reflexes. Should a situation arise when they need to fight, they can go from standing still to delivering a powerful kick in just 0.3 seconds, whereas human reaction time is 1.6 seconds. What are 3 interesting facts about horses? Time for some fun! Horses can Read more…
Their hearing is very sensitive. Like other prey animals, the horse’s ability to pinpoint sound is not very precise. He knows the general direction of a sound; enough to know which way to run! His hearing range is greater than ours: 55 to 33,500 hertz as compared to 30 to Read more…
How do we recognise the signs? Slowing of pace. Decreased responsiveness to the aids. Unwillingness or inability to increase speed or change gait. Loss of motivation. Reduced coordination (e.g. stumbling/losing balance/wandering) Increased frequency of brushing or over-reaching. Slowing of stride. Increased vertical motion. How long does a horse take to Read more…
Significantly sore muscles or stiffness This is a sign that you worked your horse a bit too hard for his level of fitness. Allow him time to recover and then drop your programme back a level, until he can cope. What happens if you overwork a horse? When a horse Read more…
In the absence of wind and moisture, horses tolerate temperatures at or slightly below 0° F. If horses have access to a shelter, they can tolerate temperatures as low as -40° F. But horses are most comfortable at temperatures between 18° and 59° F, depending on their hair coat. What Read more…
A horse that bumps in you does not respect your personal space. In the wild, horses show their dominance by trying to get other horses to move out of their space. If a horse can bump you and get you to step away, they’ve just proven that they’re the dominant Read more…